171-Foot PG&E Building Hosts SF’s First Permanent Light Show
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco, Wow
171-Foot PG&E Building Hosts SF’s First Permanent Light Show
San Francisco debuts "East Cut Electric," the city's first permanent nightly light project - and it's massive.
Where to Ice Skate in the Bay | Winter 2024-25
Bay Area Favorites, Things to Do
Where to Ice Skate in the Bay | Winter 2024-25
Every outdoor and holiday ice rink in SF and the Bay
SF’s Golden Gate Park Gets Stunning New Glowing Archway
Artsy Fartsy, Brand New, Only in San Francisco, Outdoorsy, Parks & Beaches, San Francisco, Wow
SF’s Golden Gate Park Gets Stunning New Glowing Archway
The entrance of SF's car-free "Golden Mile" gets a 13-foot tall solar-powered arch leading to more than a mile of sculptures, large-scale murals, open-play pianos
Free Monthly Museum Days
Get Out: Events, Museums / Cultural Institutions
Free Monthly Museum Days
Our guide to the best free monthly museum days in the Bay Area for 2024
San Francisco's Winter Festivals & Street Fairs (2024)
Fairs & Festivals, Festival Updates, Get Out: Events, Only in San Francisco, San Francisco
San Francisco's Winter Festivals & Street Fairs (2024)
All the 2024/25 dates for 20+ of SF's most fun winter festivals and street fairs including holiday lighting ceremonies, Drag Queens on Ice, Santa Skivvies and more!

Thursday, November 7

SF’s New Monthly Block Party: “Downtown First Thursdays”
Thursday, November 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Second Street (South of Market)
SF's New Monthly Block Party: "Downtown First Thursdays"

Get ready, San Francisco, for the return of this brand new free monthly party coming back to Downtown SF. A new, free, all-ages street party comes to Downtown SF every first Thursday of the month, from 5-10pm. Free kids activities, disco, two outdoor bars, live ...Monthly

“Black Laughs Matter” Comedy: Live at SF’s Only Black-Owned Comedy Club (7:15p + 8:45p)
Thursday, November 7 – 7:15 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Black Laughs Matter" Comedy: Live at SF's Only Black-Owned Comedy Club (7:15p + 8:45p)

Prepare for a comedic powerhouse like no other with ‘Black LAUGHS Matter,’ a riotous showcase featuring some of the sharpest minds and quickest comedy wits in the game – all under one roof. Join us for a night of uproarious laughter and unapologetic humor as these talented black comedians take ...Every Thursday

Every Thursday: “Inner Circle” Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)
Thursday, November 7 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 1:00 am | Cost: FREE | White Rabbit
Every Thursday: "Inner Circle" Dance Party at White Rabbit (SF)

Step into the Inner Circle every Thursday night at White Rabbit on Fillmore St., where the heart of dance music beats! , join us at White Rabbit on Fillmore St. for Inner Circle, a new weekly dedicated to the DJ and our love for ...Every Thursday

Laughter Hours: SF’s NEW Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Show (The Function)
Thursday, November 7 – 10:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required.
| The Function
Laughter Hours: SF's NEW Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Show (The Function)

“Laughter Hours” is San Francisco’s ultimate destination for late-night hilarity, combining the city’s vibrant comedy scene with a dash of after-dark madness. night at 10 PM, join us for an uproarious late night, raw comedy experience that’s sure to chase away those end-of-weekend ...Every Thursday

“Strokes & Flows” Opening Night Art Party at The Midway (SF)
Thursday, November 7 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | The Midway
"Strokes & Flows" Opening Night Art Party at The Midway (SF)
A Mediterranean Journey coming straight from the legendary European underground scene of Barcelona An energetic hub of Urban art and Pop Surrealism created in the end of ’90 marked a continues evolution of contemporary Urban art and Post Graffiti. Fousion Gallery Barcelona is showcasing highlights of remarkable ...
Champs Elysees Film Festival in Berkley (Nov.7-8)
Thursday, November 7 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free screenings on Thursday, November 7. For adults 18+
| EB Lower School Multipurpose Room (Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley)
Champs Elysees Film Festival in Berkley (Nov.7-8)

École Bilingue de Berkeley Partners with Champs Élysées Film Festival for Exclusive US Premier Screenings November 7 and 8, 2024 École Bilingue de Berkeley (EB) is pleased to announce its renewed partnership with the prestigious Champs Élysées Film Festival for its U.S. tour. The collaboration will ...

Friday, November 8

“Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)
Friday, November 8 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 8:45p)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at a secret location – a two-floor comedy club near ...Every Friday

FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
FREE: Oakland's HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)
Friday, November 8 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
Laugh GPT: SF's First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. Laugh GPT was recently featured in the Washington Post! As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how ...Every Friday

Mortified Live: Awkward Teen Diaries + Storytelling Night (SF)
Friday, November 8 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $21*
*Normally $26/adv (fee included), use code DTKY6T for $5 off
| DNA Lounge
Mortified Live: Awkward Teen Diaries + Storytelling Night (SF)

As heard on The Mortified Podcast, & seen on Netflix’s Mortified Nation, check out Mortified – the national comedy/storytelling sensation live! Hear adults share their actual, embarrassing, & hilarious teen diaries live in front of total strangers. Check out the hilarious comedy/storytelling phenomenon that’s been ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, November 8 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
| Moe Greens
"The Stoner Comedy Jam" Friday Nights (SF)

You know what makes stand-up comedy funnier? Smoking while watching it live! Come to San Francisco’s premiere cannabis club Moe Greens every Friday night for a night of laughter and, well, getting stoned. HellaFunny is taking over the cannabis lounge at Moe Greens for the ...Every Friday

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Friday, November 8 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater (SF)
$5 Off: "The Confessional" SF's Wild "Sins & Secrets" Improv Comedy Show

From the mild to the wild, all of us have guilty pleasures, moments of being bad, and the down right awful. Audiences submit written sins and secrets, and we weave a fully improvised comedy show. Don’t worry, it’s anonymous. No one will know about the ...

40% Off Tix to Evocative drama ‘The Gulf’ Playing at NCTC (Oct. 18 – Nov. 24)
40% Off Tix to Evocative drama ‘The Gulf’ Playing at NCTC (Oct. 18 - Nov. 24)

Audrey Cefaly’s award-winning play is a feverishly fierce and tender drama of two women swirling in a lover’s abyss in the Deep South. ‘The Gulf – An Elegy’ runs Oct 18 thru Nov 24 at New Conservatory Theatre Center. Described by The Washington Post as ...

$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Friday, November 8 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:15 pm | Cost: $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater (SF)
$5 Off: "Your Fucked Up Relationship" Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)

Since 2011, San Francisco’s hottest improv show remains “Your Fucked Up Relationship.” — Improvised scenes inspired by your ridiculous, fucked up relationships. Everyone has had at least one. You tell us your story, we show you ours. You laugh, we laugh, and we all hook ...

SF’s Free Late Night “Crazy Funny Asians” 10pm Comedy Show (Fri & Sat)
SF's Free Late Night "Crazy Funny Asians" 10pm Comedy Show (Fri & Sat)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at SF’s brand new comedy club on Market St – ...Every Saturday

Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Late Night (Nov. 8)
Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Late Night (Nov. 8)

Funcheap and HellaFunny take over Cobb’s Comedy Club for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s biggest comedy club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Every month we handpick some of SF’s top local comedians to showcase for you – often with credits ...

Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)
Free Ferry Ride Day: SF <-> Richmond Rides Free Every Friday (Until 2025)

San Francisco Bay Ferry just announced that ferry rides between Richmond and Downtown San Francisco will be free Friday from November 1 through the end of 2024. Ferry Nice!!!! The ferry ride is approximately 35 minutes and takes off from Gate E2 at the Downtown ...Every Friday

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Friday

SF’s Holiday Ice Skating Rink at Union Square: 2024 Opening Weekend
Friday, November 8 – 10:00 am - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*$20 adult tix (includes skate rental)
| Union Square Park
SF's Holiday Ice Skating Rink at Union Square: 2024 Opening Weekend

One of San Francisco’s favorite holiday traditions returns for the 2024-25 holiday season. Since 2008, The Safeway Holiday Ice Rink in Union Square has delighted children and adults with its holiday-themed ice park located in Union Square. First (100) guests skate for free during the ...

“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday

2024 San Francisco Fall Restaurant Week (Nov. 8-17)
2024 San Francisco Fall Restaurant Week (Nov. 8-17)

Fall San Francisco Restaurant Week returns November 8-17, 2024. Celebrate the flavors of San Francisco’s unique and diverse neighborhoods through special prix-fixe menus. Over 180 participating restaurants will offer special menus Friday, November 8 – Sunday, November 17 at one or more the following price ...

SF Unveils New Glowing ✨ “Solar Arch” in Golden Gate Park
Friday, November 8 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Solar Arch at The Golden Mile (Golden Gate Park)
SF Unveils New Glowing ✨ “Solar Arch” in Golden Gate Park
Although it’s been trialed for the past few weeks, on Friday night, November 8, 2024, arts nonprofit Illuminate will officially unveil a large-scale, illuminated arch inside Golden Gate Park. In conjunction with the unveiling, the Bay Area Ridge Trail will reroute to run directly through ...
SF’s Annual German Autumn Lantern Festival (2024)
Friday, November 8 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free event. Food & drinks can be purchased on site.
| German International School of Silicon Valley (San Francisco Campus)
SF's Annual German Autumn Lantern Festival (2024)
Please join us for GISSV San Francisco’s 9th annual “Laternenfest” Friday, November 8, 2024 | 4:00-7:30 pm at our San Francisco Campus (117 Diamond St) Join us for a heartwarming celebration of St. Martin’s spirit! Come to our Laternenfest to enjoy German food, student performances, lanterns for sale, ...
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, November 8 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe
$1 Drink Fridays: "Battle of the Decades" DJ Party (North Beach)

Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday

November 2024 Waverly Block Party (SF’s Chinatown)
Friday, November 8 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | On Waverly
November 2024 Waverly Block Party (SF's Chinatown)
It’s our last Waverly Block Party of the year! Save the date for our final 2024 Waverly Block Party on 11/8. As always, this neighborhood event will showcase a lineup of local AAPI musicians, art, makers and community. Brought to you by On Waverly, Golden Star ...
SF’s “Chinatown Night Market” 2024 (Every Second Friday)
Friday, November 8 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | San Francisco Chinatown (Grant Ave.)
SF's "Chinatown Night Market" 2024 (Every Second Friday)

Chinatown night markets are back! Kicking off March 8, 2024, and continuing the second Friday of the month throughout the rest of the year. Chinatown Night Market 2024 Every Second Friday | 5:30-9p Grant Ave. from Sacramento to Jackson, San Francisco FREE The Civic Joy ...Monthly

Musical Feast 100th Community Show Celebration (Mill Valley)
Friday, November 8 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for All
| The Depot Cafe
Don’t Miss It! Free! All Are Welcome! Musical Feast’s 100th Show Celebration Friday Nov 8th, at The Depot in Mill Valley Featuring a Special Appearance & Declaration by Mayor Urban Carmel   Come Celebrate a special occasion in Mill Valley: it’s Musical Feast’s 100th Free Community Show! After 100 ...
Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink Opening Ceremony 2024 (San Ramon)
Friday, November 8 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | | City Center Bishop Ranch
Kristi Yamaguchi Holiday Ice Rink Opening Ceremony 2024 (San Ramon)
City Center’s popular Ice Rink is set to open November 8 at 6pm with skating champion Kristi Yamaguchi cutting the ribbon and welcoming the community to another holiday season of skating. It will be a fun evening of skating performances and caroling by San Ramon ...
Champs Elysees Film Festival in Berkley (Nov.7-8)
Friday, November 8 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: *
*$20 per ticket (18+ adults)
| Meyer Sound Pearson Theater
Champs Elysees Film Festival in Berkley (Nov.7-8)

École Bilingue de Berkeley Partners with Champs Élysées Film Festival for Exclusive US Premier Screenings November 7 and 8, 2024 École Bilingue de Berkeley (EB) is pleased to announce its renewed partnership with the prestigious Champs Élysées Film Festival for its U.S. tour. The collaboration will ...